Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Space Foundation’s international award-winning education team is comprised of professional educators, experienced museum curators and sales and logistics professionals who are passionate about supporting our mission. At Space Foundation Discovery Center, we strive to bring the excitement and passion of space to the community through interactive exhibits, as well as programs that stir the imagination to bring space down to Earth. Through our education programs we inspire students on field trips, enable teachers through professional development and propel the community by engaging them in our outreach programs.
Robert Gagnon
Director, Education
Robert “Bobby” Gagnon serves as the Director of Education for Space Foundation. As Director, Bobby is responsible for all educational programming. Prior to this role, Gagnon was a Senior Instructor at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) for ten years. Bobby developed and taught within UCCSTeach, a preservice licensure…
Terry Bramschreiber
Director of Space Foundation Discovery Center and Accreditation
Terry Bramschreiber, or “Dr. Bram” joined the Space Foundation in 2021, and has been active as a Teacher Liaison since 2006. He is also a NASA Solar System Ambassador. Dr. Bram spent 27 years in public education as a science teacher, coach, mentor teacher, dean of students, assistant principal, educational consultant,…
Lisa Bell
Director - Strategic Initiatives
Lisa Bell is a seasoned professional and visionary leader, currently holding the position of Director - Strategic Initiatives at Space Foundation. In this critical role, Lisa spearheads the direction, management, and support of sales and program development for STEM, space, and workforce initiatives. Lisa plays a pivotal role in devising…
Rachel English
Senior Curator - Space Foundation Discovery Center
Rachel English is the Senior Curator of Space Foundation Discovery Center, an interactive museum and science center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As Space Foundation Discovery Center Senior Curator, Rachel is responsible for directing the Discovery Center’s staff and volunteer corps in developing and facilitating the center’s exhibits, field trips, public…
Alex Grab
Education Program Manager
Meet Alex Grab, a visionary force driving the fusion of STEM and entrepreneurship within the Space Foundation Leadership Academy. As a seasoned Education Program Manager, she leads the design and orchestration of innovative programs that seamlessly meld STEM principles with entrepreneurial spirit. At the heart of Alex's mission lies the…
Nylah Rampersad
Education Program Manager
Nylah Rampersad is responsible for the development and implementation of Space Foundation’s education outreach and community engagement programs including Space in the Community, Audience with an Astronaut, student participation at Space Symposium, as well as supporting Space Foundation Discovery Center’s public programming initiatives for students, teachers, and families. Prior to…
Andy Rizzo
SFDC Education Program Manager
Andy Rizzo joined the Discovery Center team at the end of 2022. He is a part of the team that runs the Discover the Universe field trip programs during the school year, and the Explore Space Experiences during the summer months. After studying History and Museum Management at the University…
Elaine Krebs
SFDC Program Manager
Elaine Krebs is responsible for Space Foundation Discovery Center’s Public Program offerings, including community outreach and exhibit programming. Elaine oversees programs such as Small Steps Giant Leap, Homeschool Days, Tesla’s Toolbox and Family Star Parties. Prior to coming to Space Foundation, Elaine spent nine years at the California Science Center…
Aimee Valliere
Discovery Center Educator
Aimee Valliere is responsible for developing and implementing various Discovery Center STEM programs including Homeschool Days, Discover the Universe field trips, and the spring and summer Explore Space Experience weeklong adventures. Prior to her work at the Discovery Center, Aimee spent four years as an educator at Space Camp at…
Chloe Ellis
Discovery Center Educator
Chloe Ellis is responsible for developing and implementing various Discovery Center STEM programs, including Small Steps Giant Leap, Discover the Universe field trips, and the spring and summer Explore Space Experience weeklong adventures. Prior to her work at Space Foundation, Chloe attended the University of Massachusetts Lowell where she received…
Elizabeth Gondek
Space Education Specialist
Elizabeth Gondek is responsible for a range of Space Foundation educational programs that support science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEM) for the Jr. Space Entrepreneur Program, as well as the Space Foundation Discovery Center’s public programming initiatives for students, teachers, and families. Prior to working at the Space Foundation…
Emily Gomez
Space Education Specialist
Emily Gomez is responsible for a range of Space Foundation educational programs that support science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEM) for the Jr. Space Entrepreneur Program, as well as the Space Foundation Discovery Center’s public programming initiatives for students, teachers, and families. Prior to working at the Space Foundation,…
Michelle Mohrweis
Space Education Specialist
Michelle Mohrweis is responsible for a range of Space Foundation educational programs that support science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEM) for the Jr. Space Entrepreneur Program, as well as the Space Foundation Discovery Center’s public programming initiatives for students, teachers, and families. Prior to working at Space Foundation, Michelle…
Mitchell Smith
Space Education Specialist
Prior to working at the Space Foundation, Mitchell spent 10 years in public education after receiving his Bachelor’s in Biology and Education from the University of Colorado Colorado, Springs. He has taught middle school and high school science locally in Districts 11, 12, and 20. Mitchell has also taught middle…
Essiance Chandler
Administrative Assistant for Education
Essiance Chandler is responsible for providing support to all educational programming through calendar bookings, communications, and varies administrative tasks. She is a Colorado native from Manitou Springs. Prior to working at the Space Foundation, Essiance worked in a Montessori Preschool for 4 years and in that time earned a certification…
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